Girona vs Real Betis Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Girona have been dragged down into the relegation battle in La Liga after a horrible few months as they now take on an impressive and exciting Real Betis side that have enjoyed a good run.
Kick-off date/time: Monday 21st April, 2025: UK – 8:00pm / US ET – 3:00pm / US PT – 12:00pm
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Girona vs Real Betis may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Girona Preview: Catalan struggles
Michel led Girona to third place and UEFA Champions League qualification in just their fifth season ever in La Liga but the Catalans have dramatically struggled this season even with the context that Michel suggested that they would struggle after a difficult summer window.
The hosts come into this one on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Osasuna in their most recent outing at El Sadar in the city of Pamplona last weekend with a comprehensive loss before Yaser Asprilla scored a consolation deep into second-half stoppage-time.
Real Betis Preview: Impressive Andalusians
Real Betis booked their spot in the semi-finals of the UEFA Europa Conference League in midweek with a 1-1 draw in Poland against Jagiellonia Bialystok thanks to a strike from Cedric Bakambu to complete a 3-1 aggregate victory over their Ekstraklasa opposition.
The Andalusians have been much-improved under Manuel Pellegrini since an impressive winter transfer window but their UEFA Champions League qualification hopes were dealt a blow last weekend due to a 2-1 defeat at home to fellow contenders Villarreal.
Girona Team News: A few injuries
Girona are dealing with a few injury issues for this one with key man Miguel Gutierrez potentially sidelined alongside Venezuela international midfielder Yangel Herrera, whilst both Ricard Artero and Tottenham Hotspur loanee Bryan Gil are both confirmed absentees.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Paulo Gazzaniga; Arnau Martinez, David Lopez, Krejci, Blind; Oriol Romeu, Arthur; Tsygankov, Van de Beek, Danjuma; Abel Ruiz
Unavailable: Ricard Artero (Injured), Bryan Gil (Injured)
Questionable: Miguel Gutierrez (Injured), Yangel Herrera (Injured)
Real Betis Team News: Several issues
Former Leeds United players Diego Llorente and Marc Roca are both sidelined for Real Betis alongside former Osasuna attacker Chimy Avila. They also have some key doubts such as Switzerland international defender Ricardo Rodriguez.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Adrian; Aitor Ruibal, Marc Bartra, Natan, Perraud; Cardoso, Pablo Fornals; Antony, Isco, Jesus Rodriguez; Cucho
Unavailable: Diego Llorente (Injured), Marc Roca (Injured), Chimy Avila (Injured)
Questionable: Rodriguez (Injured), Angel Ortiz (Injured), Abde Ez (Injured)
Girona vs Real Betis Prediction
Girona’s form throughout this calendar year has been very poor when they were initially in contention for European football for much of this campaign. Their 2-1 loss to Osasuna last weekend now means they won just one of their last 12 matches in La Liga. They now face a Real Betis side that have suffered just two defeats in their last 14 games across all competitions. This should be quite an entertaining clash at Montilivi in which both teams scoring looks a good bet.
Girona vs Real Betis Tip: Both teams to score